Small Business Loans for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these small business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $350,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2007.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with The La Coste National Bank, out of La Coste, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $350,000 to help grow their Castroville, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
CASTROVILLE, TX 78009

SBA Loan Lender

THE LA COSTE NATIONAL BANK
100 S FRONT ST
LA COSTE, TX 78039

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/26/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like The La Coste National Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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